Blurred Lines: The Songs Players Request at the U.S. Open

Roger Federer picked “This Is Love” by will.i.am. Rafael Nadal asked for “You’ve Got the Love” by Florence and the Machine. And Venus Williams chose “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke. These are the songs the world’s best tennis players want to hear when they play in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The athletes get a form asking them to list three songs they like when they register for the tournament, said Michael Fiur, who directs entertainment at the U.S. Open. Fiur tries to accommodate all requests, but he and his staff screen all the songs to ensure they’re appropriate. “They’re often clean versions,” Fiur said. And not all players complete the form. “Andy Murray has never been much of a music guy,” he said.